Please plan to join us for a virtual panel conversation on Environmental and Climate Justice sponsored by the NAACP Florida State Conference, in collaboration with the Florida A&M University School of the Environment and National Technical Association Space Coast Florida Chapter. This event will highlight the science of climate change, its impacts and a discussion…
~NAACP says this is a step toward equality and a fair criminal justice system. ~ “Our hearts go out to the family of George Floyd. Finally, justice prevailed! What we’ve all witnessed during this trial has confirmed what we saw in the video. Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. We know the jury deliberated for nearly…
~NAACP says this proposal is racist and discriminatory for black and brown Floridians. ~ “Today is a sad day for Florida. The Governor signed H.B. 1 into law. The bill is racist, discriminatory, unwise, unlawful, and unjust. The Governor put his stamp on this discriminatory law filled with criminalization and civil rights disenfranchisement aimed at…
~NAACP says initial information on the racially charged attire of a student deserves an open and transparent investigation. ~ “We are outraged and disturbed by the racially charged activities occurring at Liberty County High School in Bristol. The racially charged photo circulating on social media and photos of a student walking throughout the school’s campus…
NAACP FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE RELEASES 2021 STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA ~The NAACP releases its 2021 legislative agenda in advance of the March formal convening. ~ “The NAACP Florida State Conference has approved a legislative agenda that is bold, strong and will fight for communities of color, the underserved and the black community from Key West…
NAACP NATIONAL AND STATE LEADERS APPLAUD RE-ELECTION OF STATE PRESIDENT TO THE NAACP NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ~NAACP adult branches, college chapters and youth councils applaud the re-election of State Conference President. ~ FORT LAUDERDALE — NAACP national and state leaders congratulates State Conference President Adora Obi Nweze, affectionately known across the country as “Adora”,…
NAACP FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE RELEASES RECOMMENDATIONS ON 2020 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ~The NAACP releases critical recommendations to all members, partners and voters as ballots begin to arrive. ~ “The NAACP Florida State Conference is releasing these critical recommendations on our constitutional amendments as ballots have been sent to overseas voters and stateside military in the past…
NAACP FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE APPLAUDS HISTORIC RULING BY U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE ROBERT HINKLE ~NAACP has never wavered in the fight against felony disenfranchisement, support of Amendment 4, advocacy against legislative efforts to undue the will of the voters and continuously held felon restoration events statewide. ~ “The NAACP Florida State Conference applauds the historic ruling…
NAACP FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE TEAMS WITH BLACK OWNED BUSINESS TO DISTRIBUTE FACE MASKS TO FLORIDA RESIDENTS ~NAACP is excited to team with Indelible Solutions providing support to the black community during these unprecedented times. ~ “The NAACP Florida State Conference is thrilled to team with Indelible Solutions, a black business in Florida, distributing more than…
NAACP FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE MONITORING RACIALLY CHARGED EVENTS IN TAYLOR SCHOOL DISTRICT ~NAACP says initial information on the alleged student-related threat and racial slur deserved an open and transparent investigation. ~ “We are outraged and disturbed by the racially charged activities occurring in Taylor County Public Schools. The racially charged photo circulating on social media…